Chocolate Cream Cold Brew
Chocolate Cream Cold Brew
Bold, smooth cold brew topped with a creamy chocolate finish.
This chocolate cream cold brew is rich, refreshing, and perfect for iced coffee lovers who want something smooth but indulgent. It’s easy to make at home and ideal for warm days or an afternoon pick-me-up.
What You’ll Need
Coffee
- ¾–1 cup cold brew coffee (concentrate or ready-to-drink)
Chocolate Cream
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup or sauce
- Optional: 1–2 teaspoons vanilla syrup
Ice
- Enough to fill your glass
How to Make It
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour cold brew coffee over the ice.
- In a small cup, mix milk or cream with chocolate syrup until smooth.
- Lightly froth or stir the chocolate cream.
- Pour the chocolate cream gently over the cold brew.
Optional Add-Ons
- Extra creamy: Use heavy cream or sweet cream
- Sweeter: Add vanilla syrup to the cream
- Dessert-style: Finish with chocolate drizzle or cocoa powder
No frother? A whisk or shaking the cream in a jar works just fine.
Easy Swaps & Variations
- Dairy-free: Use oat milk or almond milk creamer
- Less sweet: Reduce chocolate syrup to ½ tablespoon
- Stronger coffee: Use cold brew concentrate
- Mocha vibe: Add a splash of vanilla to the cold brew
Best Coffee for This Recipe (from our shop)
Chocolate cream pairs best with cold brew that’s smooth, bold, and low in acidity. Medium-dark to dark roasts create a rich base without tasting bitter.
- Recommended roast: Medium-dark or dark
- Flavor notes to look for: chocolate, cocoa, toasted nut
- Best brew style: Cold brew concentrate or ready-to-drink cold brew
Shop Our Recommended Coffees
- Cold Brew Medium Roast – Smooth and bold, perfect for chocolate cream drinks
- Cold Brew Dark Roast Blend – Rich, chocolatey, and low-acid
Tips: Avoid very light or fruity roasts — they can clash with chocolate cream. The coarse grind is ideal for cold brew drinks or whole bean if you plan to grind your own beans.
Tools & Ingredients (Optional)
This recipe is easy with basic tools. If you’re upgrading later, cold brew makers, milk frothers, chocolate syrups, and reusable iced coffee cups can make the process even smoother.
Links may be added later for convenience.
Why This Recipe Works
- Perfect balance of bold and creamy
- Low-acid and refreshing
- Easy to customize
- Great for iced coffee fans
Pro Tip: Stir before drinking so the chocolate cream blends evenly.